Question

A 50-year-old with average ASCVD risk asks about aspirin. He has controlled BP and no bleeding risks; 10-year ASCVD risk is 11%. What is the most accurate counselling?

Accepted Answer

Discuss small net benefit and patient preferences

Answer

Start aspirin 81 mg-clear net benefit

Answer

Do not start-net harm in all under 60

Answer

Start clopidogrel instead

Answer

Use enteric-coated aspirin to eliminate bleeding risk

Practice question

A 50-year-old with average ASCVD risk asks about aspirin. He has controlled BP and no bleeding risks; 10-year ASCVD risk is 11%. What is the most accurate counselling?